President, Vice President, PM to participate in Constitution Day programme
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Constitution Day Celebrations at Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on Wednesday, the 76th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, officials said. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Members of Parliament from both the Houses, among others, will also […]
SC issues notice on plea concerning cash donations by pol parties
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea which challenged the validity of a provision of the Income Tax Act that allows political parties to receive “anonymous” cash donations below Rs 2,000. The plea said this lack of transparency undermines the purity of the election process […]
Dharmendra, the ‘He-man’ of Hindi cinema dies at 89
Mumbai: Dharmendra, one of India’s most enduring stars who sparkled bright right through a remarkable 65-year career spanning 300 films ranging from “Satyakam” to “Sholay” died here on Monday days ahead of his 90th birthday. The much loved actor, who lived most of his life in the blazing arclights of publicity, was cremated at the […]
G20 meet; PM Modi proposes to counter drug-terror nexus
Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a profound rethink of the global development parameters and proposed setting up of a G20 initiative to counter the drug-terror nexus and a global healthcare response team. Addressing the opening session of the G20 Leaders’ Meeting here, Modi said the G20 has long shaped global finance […]
UN climate conference nears conclusion with critics unhappy over proposal
Belem (Brazil): United Nations climate talks appeared to be nearing a conclusion after spilling into overtime Saturday, with a result likely to disappoint countries and advocates for stronger action to wean the world from the coal, oil and gas that is heating the planet. Several observers told The Associated Press that the general framework of […]
Govt ushers reforms, implements 4 labour Codes for social security for workers
Move most comprehensive, progressive reforms since Independence: PM New Delhi: In a landmark overhaul of labour laws, the government on Friday notified all four Labour Codes, ushering in major reforms, including universal social security coverage for gig workers, mandatory appointment letters for all employees, and statutory minimum wages and timely payment across sectors. The four […]
Crop loss from floods, wild animals now covered under PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Union Minister
Nagpur: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced that compensation for crop loss due to waterlogging and wild animal damage will now be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Addressing a gathering at the Agrovision event in Nagpur, Chouhan said the government has successfully increased food grain production in 2024–25 […]
Guv not bound by aid, advice of council of ministers in reserving bill for president’s consideration: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the governor has discretion while exercising options under Article 200 for referring a bill passed by the state assembly to the president for consideration, or for returning it to the legislature with his comments and is not bound by aid and advice of council of ministers. […]